Christopher Rimmer 'Ovazimba Woman & Baby, Namibia' mixed media

Christopher Rimmer 'Ovazimba Woman & Baby, Namibia' mixed mediaThis poignant portrait is the product of two years spent along the Kunene River in Africa. Its creator, the intrepid photographer Christopher Rimmer set about documenting Africas last remaining tribes as they negotiate impeding modernism. The results are proud, immersive portrayals of an ancient culture. While the diffused backdrop may give them an otherworldly quality, make no mistake these works are from here and now. Captured en plein air, this

'Sign of Life 9' 2014

Blackman's Alice is suspended weightless beside swelling flowers

parties and the beach with a sense of boundless childlike wonder

the artist can be witnessed honing his vision for more significant works like this portrait

Known for her intricate wallpaper and screenprint designs

Known for recording his life through art

‘Pouring Tea’ is psychically rich

It was the setting for some of Blackman's boldest printmaking experiments

editioned and titled

abstract forms feel mineralised

Barbara Blackman began knitting a quilt that with each square

his expansive scenes strike harmony through chaos